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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.68, 14,430.24 and 2,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.68, 14,430.24 and 2,694.72 is: 4,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.68 : 14,430.24 = 2,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.68/14,430.24 = 2,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.68x = 14,430.24 × 2,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.68x = 38,885,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,456.33/9,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.28

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